Edwin Almonte | Relief Pitcher

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Red Sox re-signed RHP Edwin Almonte to a minor league contract.

The Red Sox, like a few other teams, used the non-tender deadline as a way to get borderline players off the 40-man roster without having to send them through waivers. It's a smart strategy and it's probably something we'll see more of in the future, which is annoying only because it creates more work for us. Mon, Dec 22, 2003 06:11:00 PM

Red Sox non-tendered RHP Edwin Almonte.

Almonte, picked up off waivers from the Mets last month, likely will be re-signed to a minor league deal. Sat, Dec 20, 2003 08:54:00 PM

Edwin Almonte has struck out eight in 10 scoreless innings in the Dominican Winter League.

Almonte, claimed off waivers from the Mets last month, has given up nine hits and walked three. He'll get a chance to compete for a spot in the Boston bullpen next spring. Thu, Dec 11, 2003 05:52:00 PM

Red Sox claimed RHP Edwin Almonte off waivers from the Mets.

Not one of Theo Epstein's better waiver claims. Almonte's been a very good minor league reliever for several years, but that changed last season (5.40 ERA between Triple-A Charlotte and Norfolk), and even when he was pitching well, he was never viewed as that great if a prospect. It's unlikely that he'll help the Red Sox. Thu, Nov 20, 2003 05:20:00 PM

Depth Charts

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times mentioned Blake Swihart as a possible trade target for the Rays.

The Rays were known to be interested in Jason Castro before he signed a three-year, $24.5 million deal with Minnesota earlier this month. With Castro off the market, the Rays are likely to explore trade options at catcher. One possibility is Swihart, who could be expendable now that Sandy Leon has emerged as Boston's everyday catcher. Swihart was playing left field when he hurt his ankle last season, though the Red Sox claim he'll enter spring training as a catcher.

Updating an earlier report, the Giants have not discussed trading for Pablo Sandoval, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft.

Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reported Friday that the Giants were considering trying to acquire Sandoval from the Red Sox but Haft said that isn't the case. The Giants are content with starting Eduardo Nunez at third base and are focused on upgrading at closer. GM Bobby Evans confirmed that Sandoval is not on the team's radar. "I’m not aware of any consideration of a reunion, but we’ll never forget all that he meant to the Giants organization," said Evans. Coming off shoulder surgery, Sandoval will presumably compete with Travis Shaw and Brock Holt for the starting job third base job in Boston this spring.

Mookie Betts underwent a successful right knee arthroscopy, chondroplasty and a loose body removal on Thursday.

Betts battled soreness in the knee throughout the second half, making his .338/.388/.547 batting line with 13 home runs and 54 RBI after the break all the more impressive. He's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Red Sox ease him into things.

Workman missed the entire 2016 season while rehabbing from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He should be ready for the start of spring training in 2017, but the 28-year-old right-hander is going to have to prove himself worthy of a spot in the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Carson Smith (elbow) could be ready by June 1 next year.

Smith underwent Tommy John surgery back in May, so the Red Sox are aiming for his return at a little over 12 months. The 27-year-old reliever owns a dominant 2.00 ERA and 104/26 K/BB ratio in 81 career innings and could be quite the weapon if he comes back healthy, but regaining full strength can often take closer to 15 months.